Here we are already half way through January. Brendan and Mark are both back at work fighting the good fight against pesky parasites, belligerent bacteria, vexatious virus, and cranky clients. In news, snake eggs are found in a school sandpit in Australia, pumas (or wild mountain lions) are picky when choosing their sleeping sites, and the Mekong region reveals over 100 new species. Mark fires Brendan up with a story about the animal inspirations behind the newest Star Wars creatures, then brings us back to earth with an article about the mental health of animal shelter workers. Since this is our 13th episode - lucky for some - we decided to make our main topic a chat about the lifespan of pets. How old can we expect our small mammals, birds and reptiles to live for? No spoilers - subscribe and listen to learn the answers. Links: Snake eggs found in Australian school sandpit Pumas sleeping habits revealed Mekong region reveals 115 new species Greater Mekong region Animal inspiration behind the Last Jedi creatures Why do animal shelter workers burn out? Contact us: [email protected] Twitter: @VetGurus Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/vetgurus Outro music courtesy of Canadian Lee Rosevere from happypuppyrecords.ca

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